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Wednesday, December 30, 2009

It's rare that I get an opportunity to send out a personal message to everyone, but in lieu of a deal today I wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year. I hope everyone has some fun plans in the works for tomorrow night.

Thanks for visiting NYCDAILYDEALS so often over the past year. And thanks for all your "retweets" on Twitter, visiting our Facebook Fan Page, and for sharing our deals with your friends and coworkers. Hopefully you found out about some cool events because of the site... saved a few bucks on food and drinks... and even downloaded new music or discovered an artist you like.

When I started this site back in 2008, my goal was to provide New Yorkers living on a budget with something cheap to take advantage of every single day of the year. In 2009, the site featured 412 deals. And we're just getting started.

We'll be back on Monday with even bigger and better deals in 2010. Hope to see you then.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

All year the folks at EastVille Comedy Club have been kind enough to extend special offers to readers of NYCDAILYDEALS. You've seen their great shows for free and just because it's New Year's Eve it doesn't mean they're hiking up their prices for all of you.

In fact, if you mention NYCDAILYDEALS when you make a reservation for the 8PM show on 12/31 (phone at 212-260-2445 / e-mail at eastvillecomedy@yahoo.com), they'll waive the $20 cover charge. Beverages start at $5.00 so you'll have no problem meeting their 2 drink minimum. The show will end by 10PM, leaving enough time to go watch the ball drop or celebrate at a local bar. Here's who you'll see on New Year's Eve:

Monday, December 28, 2009

Croxley Ales -- which typically serves up dirt cheap wings -- is running an even more amazing special that ends this week: 10 cent wings on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night. So many nights to choose from!

They're deeming this promotion "The Ultimate Triple Threat" and to fully take advantage, I think you should go all three nights! But for starters, you can check out the Vikings Vs. Bears tonight in the final Monday Night Football game of the season.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

When that midnight craving for White Castle sliders arrives, some people forget that there are actually a few locations in Manhattan including one at 525 8th Avenue (between 36th Street & 37th Street) and another at 351 East 103rd Street (at 1st Avenue). Other area locations can be found here.

From now until December 31st, White Castle is giving away free sliders. Click the image below to print the coupon. You can also visit their website here. Enjoy!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Last month, Brooklyn Bowl offered New Yorkers free bowling from 6PM - 7PM on weekday evenings. This month's deal is almost as good, assuming you like to drink. Monday - Thursday through the end of the month, there's half price bowling from 6PM - 8PM and 12AM - 2AM. That means a lane will cost you $20 an hour and a beer will run you $3.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Still in need of a last minute Christmas gift? Check out Amazon's 100 albums for $5. Some of our favorites include 50 Cent, Lily Allen, Lady Gaga, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Morningwood, Rihanna, and The Hold Steady. You can see all of the selections here.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Damn it's cold! Lucky for you the December Hot Chocolate Crawl is taking place today. Meet at the SW corner of Washington Square Park at 2:30 and spend the afternoon sampling a wide variety of hot chocolates across the west side of Manhattan ranging from "spicy Aztec-inspired blends, to decadent Italian cioccolata densa, to sensuous drinking chocolate stuffed with oversized marshmallows."

Sounds great! A hot chocolate scorecard and map will even be provided. It's pay as you go. Get all the details here.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

There are some great cookie events going on these weekend for those of you who are looking for your fill. Today, there is "Drop-In Cookie Decorating" from 11AM - 4PM at The Brooklyn Kitchen Labs in Williamsburg (100 Frost Street between Leonard Street and Manhattan Ave). You'll be provided with undecorated cookies, frosting, sprinkles, and toppings! $10 per dozen. More info here.

Then tomorrow, the Bell House in Gowanus (149 7th Street between 2nd Ave and 3rd Ave) hosts a "Holiday Cookie Takedown" starting at 6:30PM where 31 amateur bakers will compete in an all-out cookie bake off. $10 gets you in. More info here.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Kumquat Cupcakery is extending a special offer to YOU today! The first 50 people to stop by their stand at Gifted: A Holiday Market (20 E. 4th Street @ Lafayette) and mention NYCDAILYDEALS will be treated to a free cupcake! The market is open from 12PM - 7PM.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

You know the drill: Mention NYCDAILYDEALS when you make a reservation for the 9PM show on Friday or Saturday night at EastVille Comedy Club (phone at 212-260-2445 / e-mail at eastvillecomedy@yahoo.com) and they'll waive the $20 cover charge. Beverages start at $5.00 so you'll have no problem meeting their 2 drink minimum. Here's who you'll see this weekend:

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

New York Hot Dog & Coffee (245 Bleecker St. between Carmine and Leroy) started a new special this week -- for a limited time only, you can buy any one hot dog and get a second one free everyday starting at 5PM. The shop opened earlier this year and is bringing a Korean twist to the world of wieners.

Monday, December 14, 2009

From time to time, we've let you know about discounts from Restaurant.com, so we thought you'd like to know that this week the website is selling $25 gift certificates to select eateries for $2! There are more than 800 New York area restaurants on the site!

To purchase:

1) Click here and enter a zip code or city to find the local participating restaurant.2) Select the gift certificate amount (if more than one choice is available), then add it to your cart.3) Once you’re ready to check out, enter the discount code SHARE on the Shopping Cart page.4) After completing the transaction, you'll be taken to a page where you can print your gift certificates.

Normally $10 pitchers are nothing special. But this month the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden (also known as the Astoria Beer Garden) has $10 pitchers on Mondays and Tuesdays. This is particularly awesome because (a) even though it's winter, the space is still a cool hangout and (b) they have a relatively decent beer selection.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

O'Hanlon's, an Irish bar in the Village (349 East 14th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue) shows all the NFL games each week. But there is a problem... they don't serve any food. Have no fear! During halftime of the 1:00 PM game (that's around 2:15 for you non-football folks) they order in free pizza for everyone at the bar. So if you happen to conveniently swing by the bar then... looks like you might find yourself some free lunch!

Saturday, December 12, 2009

SantaCon is today! For those who don't know about SantaCon -- it's essentially a mass gathering of people dressed in their various interpretations of Santa Claus costumes and performing some non-Santa like antics on the streets and in bars around the city.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Starting at 10AM today, CupcakeStop will hand out 1,000 free mini cupcakes to toast their 10,000 followers on Twitter. The truck will be parked at 5th Avenue between 22nd and 23rd Street. Flavors will include red velvet, chocolate peanut butter swirl, and oreo. Enjoy!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Megabus is giving away 100,000 free bus tickets -- no, really... they're completely free. Once the free seats on each route are filled, remaining seats will start as low as $1 each way. I just booked a trip to DC over President's Day Weekend -- no charge!

Not to be outdone by the list of 50 cheap eats that was put together by the blog High/Low Food/Drink last month, the Village Voice has come out with a list of their 10 Best Meals in NYC Under $6. The top ones are listed below, but you can click here for the entire list (it starts with the runners up)!

Monday, December 7, 2009

Hansel & Gretel opens at The Metropolitan Opera next week. Tickets for this beloved fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm start at $15. Click here for more info.

Lucky for you, we have a free pair of tickets to give away for the performance on Thursday, 12/17. All you need to do is follow us on Facebook. E-mail a link to your Facebook profile, along with your name and mailing address to nycdailydeals@gmail.com. We'll select a winner at random this afternoon. Good luck!

Saturday, December 5, 2009

This is the first weekend of the season that the DUMBO Winter Pop Up Market will be open. From now through March, more than 50 vendors will sell goods at 81 Front Street every Saturday and Sunday. Swing by for some sweet deals + good food!

To attend, you must be free between 8:30PM and 11:30PM on Tuesday. RSVP quickly as there are limited tickets for this event.

If you are interested in being part of the show, email joebucklive@theblacklistnyc.com with the following information in both the subject line and body of your email:

1. Your full name2. Your email address3. Your phone number4. Your age range (35-40, 18-25, 50-55 etc.)5. Number of tickets -- 2 tickets is the maximum number we can allow per request.6. Do you consider yourself a big sports fan -- which sports

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Circle Line will host a $1 Santa Cruise to the Statue of Liberty and back on Saturday, December 12th. Passengers are required to bring a toy to get this special rate, with all toys going to Toys for Tots.

The ship will be docked at Pier 83 from 10:30AM to 11:00AM for photo opportunities with Santa and will depart for the Statue of Liberty at 11:00 AM. It returns at 12:30 PM.

The boat will be enclosed and thousands of glittering lights, icicles and snowflakes will suspend from the ceiling. You'll be able to enjoy complimentary milk and cookies as you listen to holiday tunes.

Friday, November 27, 2009

We'll be back on Monday... after we finish stuffing ourselves with leftovers, that is. But if you're in the city this weekend and looking for some free post-Black Friday booze, here are a couple of ideas:

Village Pourhouse and SideBAR are offering free well drinks and Bud/Bud Light from 5PM - 6PM tonight. Just e-mail your name and the bar you'd like to unwind at to kathryn@yourpartyplanning.com with the subject line Black Friday and you're all set to drink!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Tomorrow is the Macy's Day Thanksgiving Parade. We suggest avoiding the crowds and heading up to the Upper West Side this afternoon to see all the floats inflated. Bigger-than-life versions of Dora the Explorer, Scooby Doo, and Mr. Potato Head will be slowly brought to life!

Location: 77th to 81st Streets, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. Enter at 77th Street and Columbus Avenue.

Monday, November 23, 2009

In what is perhaps the most potentially awesome book event this year, David Chang will sign copies of his Momofuku Cookbook which came out earlier this month. He'll be joined by Peter Meehan & Anthony Bourdain. The event takes place at the Barnes & Noble in Union Square tonight at 7PM.

Friday, November 20, 2009

What's rarer than a $1.00 hot dog stand in Midtown? Well a $1.00 hot dog stand in Midtown that's Midtown Lunch approved, I suppose. Swing by Eliana’s $1 Hot Dogs on the northeast corner of 43rd Street and 6th Avenue today or any day for a big juicy wiener!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

You know the drill: Mention NYCDAILYDEALS when you make a reservation for the 9PM show on Friday or Saturday night at EastVille Comedy Club (phone at 212-260-2445 / e-mail at eastvillecomedy@yahoo.com) and they'll waive the $20 cover charge. Beverages start at $5.00 so you'll have no problem meeting their 2 drink minimum. Here's who you'll see this weekend:

Now through Sunday, 303GRAND is being transformed into the PerkStreet Lounge – a pop-up lounge with a free space to work and relax from 12PM - 8PM. Visitors can enjoy free coffee and Wi-Fi and tonight there will be free wine and chocolate at 7PM.

Click here for more information and to learn about other specials taking place over the next few days. All events are free and open to the public.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

We recently came across a list of more than 50 cheap eats that was put together by the blog High/Low Food/Drink. Below are some of our favorites, but you can check out the entire list here. And while you're at it, check out the NYCDAILYDEALS list of cheap eats here.